How do I clear the web browser cache and cookies?
What is the cache?
When accessing web pages, a web browser stores copies of web pages
locally (cache). It is good to periodically clear the cache to avoid
any problems.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored in the web browser. Each
website you visit will most often place a cookie in your browser. If
you experience errors with logging into any particular web site,
clearing out the cookie from that site will give you a fresh login and
resolve many browser issues.
Firefox 3.0.x
- From the Tools menu,
select Clear Private Data.
- Only
check Cache, Cookies, and
Authenticated Sessions, then click Clear Private Data Now.
- Completely close and exit Firefox.
Firefox 3.5.x
- From the Tools menu, select Clear Recent History
- Select Everything from the Time range drop-down
list. Then click the down arror and check the boxes that correspond to Cookies,
Cache, and Active Logins.
- Click Clear Now.
- Completely close and exit Firefox.
Safari 4
- From the Safari menu, select Reset Safari
- Only check Empty the cache, Remove all
cookies, and Close all Safari windows
- Click Reset.
Internet Explorer 7/8
- From the menu bar, select the Tools
menu and click on Internet Options
- Click on the Advanced tab
and then click the Reset button
- For the final screen, click Reset.
IMPORTANT: Do not
put a check mark on "Delete Personal Settings".
- Completely close and exit Internet Explorer.
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